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Sunday, April 22, 2012

I felt the ache of emptiness this world could not relieveMy heart has lived in poverty that no one else could seeUntil I found the sweet restoring stream that changed my lifeHe called to me, ‘Come and Drink’ and my need was satisfied

Tomorrow I could rise to find that everything has changedThis way of faith could take me to some unexpected placeBut in all the twists and turns of life I’m sure of this one thingWhere the road seems so uncertain my God will go with me

My God will always be enough for the longings of my soulHe alone can fill my cup till my spirit overflowsFrom a well of living water He renews me with His loveMy God will always be enough

Song: ‘My God Will Always Be Enough’Words and music by Kevin StokesRecorded by Karen Peck

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Come, let us sing to the Lord!Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.Let us come to him with thanksgiving.Let us sing psalms of praise to him.For the Lord is a great God,a great King above all gods.He holds in his hands the depths of the earthand the mightiest mountains.The sea belongs to him, for he made it.His hands formed the dry land, too.Come, let us worship and bow down.Let us kneel before the Lord our maker.
Psalm 95:1-6

Friday, April 13, 2012

Two years ago ladies from our church had a weekend retreat in a beautiful, quiet place in the woods, beside a rippling river. I shared about that retreat here and here. This afternoon I will drive to this place once again. To have time with gals from our church – to deepen friendships – and to begin some that are new. This evening will be a casual, relaxing time to enjoy just being together in a big forest cabin. Tomorrow one of my friends from our church will share from her heart and I will lead worship at two sessions – morning and afternoon. Prayers are appreciated. We each need this time away from the duties of daily life. Time to reflect, renew and recharge our ‘batteries’ before we return home again.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

We are SO excited here at our house. Over-the-moon thrilled. Our whole family is buzzing about the news. The smiles on our faces won’t go away!

A few weeks ago I shared here that we are going to have another grandbaby in August. Our son and daughter-in-law are expecting baby number four. They have three of the most wonderful boys and we’ve waited to hear what God has chosen for them – and for us – this time. Yesterday we found out that this sweet baby is

A GIRL!!!!!!

This is the news we all hoped to hear! We wanted a healthy baby, for sure. That's what we prayed for. She and her mommy are healthy and doing great. I’ve got to get busy – time's a wasting! There are things I want to make for her. And things I need to do. Time to get my knitting needles and crochet hooks out again. Time for my sewing machine to go into high gear. There are things I want to do with her when she's grown a bit. Little china teacups will need to be taken down from the cupboard and dusted off, ready for little fingers to hold so we can have tea. There will be books to read and songs to sing. Ruffly, pink, happy thoughts just keep running around through my mind today! Eight grandchildren! Is it true? Can this be real? Yes, it’s true! Our daughter has three girls and a boy – now our son will have three boys and a girl.

Eight hearts to hold in ours. To love. And treasure.
Eight special smiles. And giggles. And laughter.
Eight voices to tell tales. And share hopes and dreams.